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Elkins provides new kitchen for homelessness charity’s Greenwich centre

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As part of our work with Royal Borough of Greenwich, we are committed to helping local groups and charities working to improve the lives of people in the borough wherever possible. In December 2021, we were approached by the charity Emmaus,…

Black History Month – Famous residents of Southwark, Greenwich and Lambeth

To celebrate Black History Month we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of the incredible achievements of historical and contemporary figures who hold a connection to the areas of South East London in which we work. From the first black Briton…

Social Value Manager, Ayesha Wright, charts her career at Elkins

At Elkins we’re passionate about addressing the gender imbalance that exists in the construction industry and actively encourage women to apply for our apprenticeships, job vacancies and training opportunities. While it’s thought that only…

Meet The Team – Marnie Greenwood, Assistant Contracts Manager

What’s your job title? Assistant Contracts Manager   What does your role involve? My role as an Assistant Contracts Manager at Elkins sees me involved in the day-to-day project delivery and administration of the new build…

Elkins Construction partners with local charity Pecan

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Elkins Construction is delighted to announce we have partnered with Peckham-based charity, Pecan, to provide ongoing support to their community programmes. The partnership has been a long time in the works. Our Social Value Manager, Ayesha…

Elkins donation to support new Edible Rotherhithe projects

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At Elkins we have been proudly supporting Southwark-based gardening and arts charity, Edible Rotherhithe, for a number of years. Our long-term partnership with the charity has seen us volunteering and providing donations for its ongoing gardening…
Interior of Church of St Peter and the Guardian Angels where heating system repair was carried out by Elkins engineer

Elkins helps repair heating system for Rotherhithe church

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At Elkins we’re always looking for ways we can contribute to improving the lives of local people in the communities in which we work, which is why, when we were contacted about a church in need of some repairs in Rotherhithe, we were keen…

How can construction encourage LGBTQ+ inclusion?

The construction industry has made significant progress over the last few years to be more inclusive, yet LGBTQ+ employees are still largely underrepresented. Of 24,000 staff surveyed by The Construction Leadership Council, just 1% identified…

Meet the Team – Feruz Begum, Resident Liaison Officer

What’s your job title? Resident Liaison Officer.   What does your role involve? A key part of my position is liaising with residents on a daily basis and updating local authorities and site management with any concerns they…

Elkins supports Silverlock Estate Over 50’s Jubilee Party

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Over the jubilee weekend, we were pleased to support another fantastic community event at Silverlock Estate, where we are currently on site providing ongoing maintenance and refurbishment works for London Borough of Southwark. The over 50’s…

Mental Health Awareness Week – An interview with Elkins Construction’s Mental Health First Aiders

Monday 9th May 2022 marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. We sat down with Elkins Construction’s Mental Health First Aiders - Louise Mullarkey, Richard Wheate, and Paul Constable - to discuss how Elkins supports staff’s mental…

CoLA Southwark Pride makes history in Women’s National Basketball League

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Elkins Construction is proud to be a long-standing supporter of CoLA Southwark Pride basketball team. Last year, we were pleased to make a donation to help provide new player kits for the current season, and we are delighted to have watched…

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